Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
MA20260023 (Rev 0)Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Plymouth
Rate
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
+24 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
Sewer Blockage Repairs
Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_a6c29e6938e6a31d625a
NAICS • 72, 12, 00Department • City of PittsfieldAgency • PRC00 - PurchasingState • MAPosted • —Due • Mar 18, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC• Expired
Federal opportunity from PRC00 - Purchasing • City of Pittsfield. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 18, 2026. Industry: NAICS 72, 12, 00.
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Market snapshot
Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).
12-month awarded value
$2,706,841,172
Sector total $2,706,841,172 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$318,072
P10–P90
$42,300–$2,065,904
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($2,706,841,172)
Deal sizing
$318,072 median
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Place of performance
Coleen Hunter-Mullett 70 Allen Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 US Email: chunter@pittsfieldch.com Phone: (413) 499-9470 FAX: (413) 448-9818
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed
Applicable Wage Determinations
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260023 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Plymouth
Rate
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
+23 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260025 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
Rate
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
Rate
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
+23 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260020 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Hampshire
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+21 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260007 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
Rate
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+8 more occupation rates in this WD
Point of Contact
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
City of Pittsfield
Agency
PRC00 - Purchasing
Subagency
PRC00 - Purchasing
Office
Colleen Hunter-Mullett
Contracting Office Address
Not available
Description
As-Needed Sewer Blockage Repairs in City Buildings
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BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Mar 06, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 5.2
This opportunity is for as-needed sewer blockage repairs in City buildings, posted by PRC00 - Purchasing. The response deadline is 2026-03-18T14:30:00+00:00. Scope is service/repair-oriented (UNSPSC 72-12-00) and appears to be an on-call/IDIQ-style need rather than a single discrete project. A strong bid will emphasize rapid response capability, proven drain/sewer blockage remediation methods, and the ability to work across multiple City facilities under an as-needed tasking model.
as-neededon-callsewer blockage repairsCity buildingsdrain cleaningsewer linemunicipal facilitiesUNSPSC 72-12-00
What the buyer is trying to do
Establish a vendor (or vendors) to perform sewer blockage repairs on an as-needed basis across City buildings, likely requiring timely dispatch, diagnosis, clearance/repair, and restoration with minimal facility disruption.
Who should pursue this
- Plumbing/sewer service contractors experienced in sewer blockage clearing and related repairs in occupied facilities
- Firms with on-call/after-hours response capacity for municipal facilities
- Contractors able to operate across multiple City buildings under as-needed task orders
Work breakdown
- On-call dispatch for reported sewer blockages in City buildings
- Site assessment/diagnosis of blockage location and cause
- Blockage clearing and sewer line cleaning as needed
- Repair work associated with blockage conditions (as applicable)
- Operational coordination to access City buildings and affected areas
- Closeout documentation for each as-needed service call (work performed, materials, resolution)
Response package checklist
- Pricing structure suitable for as-needed sewer blockage repairs (e.g., labor rates and common service items)
- Approach for on-call response and dispatch (including typical response times)
- Relevant experience performing sewer blockage repairs in institutional/municipal buildings
- Staffing plan (service crews, supervision) and equipment list pertinent to blockage work
- Safety plan for work in occupied buildings and around wastewater systems
- Proof of required licensing/qualifications applicable to sewer/plumbing repairs (as required by the solicitation)
- Plan for documenting and closing out each service call
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Meet the response deadline: 2026-03-18T14:30:00+00:00
- Scope is described as 'As-Needed Sewer Blockage Repairs in City Buildings'—proposal should align to an as-needed service model rather than a single project
Pricing strategy
- Use a clear, auditable rate-based structure suited to as-needed calls (separate labor categories/rates and common tasks where allowed)
- Differentiate any emergency/after-hours rates from standard hours if the solicitation requests it
- Minimize pricing ambiguity: define what is included in standard service call activities versus billed separately
Teaming and subs
- Consider a local drain/sewer specialty subcontractor if your core capability is general plumbing but you lack dedicated blockage/cleaning capacity
- If municipal building access and rapid coverage is challenging, consider teaming with a firm that has broader local dispatch coverage
Risks and watchouts
- Scope ambiguity: 'repairs' vs 'clearing'—ensure your approach/pricing covers both blockage removal and any associated repair work described in the solicitation
- Unknown performance geography and number/type of City buildings could affect staffing, travel, and response commitments
- As-needed demand variability can create capacity risk—avoid overcommitting response times you cannot sustain
Smart questions to ask
- Which City department/facilities are included (all City buildings or a subset)?
- Are after-hours/emergency responses required, and are there required response-time SLAs?
- Is the work primarily blockage clearing, or does it include pipe repair/replacement and restoration?
- What pricing format is required (unit price, time & materials, blended rates, trip/service call fees)?
- Are there any site constraints (security escorts, access windows, occupied areas) common to these City buildings?
- What documentation is required per service call (photos, reports, cause analysis, asset IDs)?
Source coverage notes
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- Solicitation number and full solicitation package/attachments
- City/location and place of performance details
- Period of performance and expected contract type/term
- Required licensing/insurance requirements and any prevailing wage requirements
- Required response format (sections, forms, portal submission instructions)
- Scope details on whether work includes camera inspection, jetting, pipe repair/replacement, and restoration
- Service hours and emergency/after-hours requirements and response-time expectations
- Estimated call volume/spend, number of buildings, and geographic coverage area
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